Possible Vundo Infection

[sjb007]

Hi there threehundred

All is looking clear.

I do notice you have P2P software ( Limewire ) installed on your machine. We are not here to pass judgment on file-sharing as a concept. However, we will warn you that engaging in this activity and having this kind of software installed on your machine will always make you more susceptible to re-infections. It may have contributed to your current situation. This page will give you further information.

Please note: Even if you are using a "safe" P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.

References for the risk of these programs are here, here and here.

I would strongly recommend that you uninstall them. If you choose to remove these programs, you can do so via Control Panel >> Add or Remove Programs.

Lets tidy up after ourselves

Go start menu select run (vista users press windows key & r) to bring up the run dialog
In the command line type in combofix /u - Note the space between combofix & /u)

This will clear out the backups and quarantines created by the fix. It will also reset your System Restore by flushing out previous restore points (which contain the infections) and create a new restore point.

Now that you appear to be free from malware lets help you stay that way!

Update windows on a regular basis - If you do not have automatic updates enabled then

Visit Microsoft's Update Page and update your computer from there
Update your virus checker on a regular basis - It is no use having a virus checker with out of date definitions.
Keep an eye on your firewall. check what it wants to allow, do not simply allow everything, If there is any processes that you are unsure of then dont be afraid to ask for advice. For more infomration on firewalls read this article here

Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:

Open Internet Explorer, click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.

Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
Change the Initialise and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.

Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Safer Browsing
Use software such as Trendprotect or Sitehound to help you stay away from unsuspecting sites that have malicious purposes.
Use Spywareblaster to help prevent the installation of unwanted BHO's (Browser Helper Objects)

Use an alternative browser
Other browsers tend to be more secure than IE as they do not make use of active x objects, active x objects can be used by spyware as an infection point on your computer. Safer non active x browsers include Opera browser and, more recently, Firefox browser.

Computer Maintenance
Malware can breed in temporary locations. Use a program such as ccleaner slim to clear out temporary files your computer on a regular basis.

Scan your computer regularly for malware
Scan on a regular basis to keep your computer clean, free software such as Spybot's Search & Destroy and Adaware 2007 Free by Lavasoft can help you keep clear. These products are scan on demand and do not have active back ground scanning. These two products can be installed together without any complications.

Other alternative software that runs under licience and monitors your computer continuously in the background for malware is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) - Please note that this product can also be run as free without a licience but the background protection will not be active.

I have included some security related articles that I advise you read through in your own time. These articles will give you tips and advice on preveting malware, and how to stay safe whilst browsing the internet.

-> So How Did I Get Infected In First Place - By TonyKlein
-> How to prevent Malware - By miekiemoes
-> I'm not pulling your leg, honest - By Sandi Hardmeie

**Kindly respond one more time and let me know if we may consider this thread resolved.